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Metchnikov

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Metchnikov is a term primarily associated with the Russian microbiologist Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov, who made significant contributions to the field of immunology and the study of natural defense mechanisms in organisms. The name "Metchnikov" is often used to refer to his pioneering work in the field.

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Noun (Person):

1. Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov: A renowned Russian biologist and Nobel laureate who greatly contributed to the understanding of the immune system and cellular immunity.

Example Sentence: Ilya Ilyich Metchnikov's groundbreaking research revolutionized the field of immunology.

Noun (Animal Behavior):

1. Metchnikov Reflex: A reflex observed in certain invertebrate organisms where they react by encapsulating and engulfing foreign particles, such as microbes.

Example Sentence: The observed Metchnikov reflex in starfish demonstrates their innate defense against pathogens.

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